Gen 1 - Sandisk 3.2

Everyone talks about the super-fast, expensive NVMe drives, but sometimes you just need a reliable workhorse. That’s where the drives come in.

The term "USB 3.2 Gen 1" is technically identical to its predecessors. Over the years, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) has rebranded this exact 5Gbps technology multiple times: Original 2008 launch name. USB 3.1 Gen 1: First rebranding. USB 3.2 Gen 1: The current official technical designation.

This paper is for informational purposes. Performance varies by system configuration and file type.

Looking for extra storage without paying premium prices? The SanDisk 3.2 Gen 1 standard is currently offering insane value.

| Drive Type | Example SanDisk Model | Read Speed | Write Speed | |------------|----------------------|------------|--------------| | Entry-level | Ultra Fit 3.2 Gen 1 | ~130 MB/s | ~15–40 MB/s | | Mid-range | Ultra 3.2 Gen 1 | ~150 MB/s | ~60 MB/s | | High-performance | Extreme PRO 3.2 Gen 1 | ~400 MB/s | ~380 MB/s |

Write speeds on low-end drives can be slower than USB 2.0 burst rates, making them unsuitable for large file transfers.

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